6.--The Eastern and Midland Railway extension to Holt was inspected and
approved by Major-General Hutchinson.
14.--The Norfolk and Norwich Musical Festival commenced with an evening
performance of "Elijah." The other productions were: On the 15th "The
Redemption," first time of performance in Norwich; the 16th the dramatic
oratorio, "The Rose of Sharon," the music composed expressly for this
Festival by A. C. Mackenzie; the 17th "The Messiah." Grand miscellaneous
concerts were given on the evenings of the 15th, 16th, and 17th. The
principal vocalists were Miss Emma Navada, Miss Anna Williams, Madame
Patey, Miss Damian, Mr. Edward Lloyd, Mr. Maas, Mr. H. E. Thorndike, and
Mr. Santley. Mr. Alberto Randegger conducted. The balance, after the
payment of expenses, amounted to 953 1s. 3d., of which amount 700 was
distributed among the local charities.
15.--The Prince and Princess of Wales arrived at Norwich from Melton
Constable, where they were on a visit to Lord and Lady Hastings, and
attended the Musical Festival. Their Royal Highnesses arrived at the
City Station of the Eastern and Midlands Railway at 11.40 and were
received by the Mayor (Dr. Eade), the Sheriff (Mr. J. Farrar Ranson), and
the Deputy-Mayor (Mr. C. R. Gilman), and were escorted to St. Andrew's
Hall by a detachment of the 4th (Queen's Own) Hussars. During the
interval in the performance of "The Redemption" their Royal Highnesses
and a distinguished company were entertained to luncheon by the Mayor.
On leaving the hall the Prince and Princess visited the Norfolk and
Norwich Hospital, and later returned to Melton Constable. Their Royal
Highnesses again visited the city on the evening of the 17th, and
attended the Festival concert, at the conclusion of which they proceeded
to Melton Constable, and ended their visit to Lord and Lady Hastings on
the 18th.